Resources

The Work of Byron Katie is a deeply transformative process of inquiry that is helping people around the world approach their problems from a perspective of clarity and inner peace. Jen is a graduate of The School of The Work and facilitates The Work as part of her private service offerings and also incorporates The Work in retreats. http://www.thework.com/index.asp

Lynn Deeves: Singer~Song Writer and Massage Therapist, extraordinarily talented, supportive and soulful woman in alliance with NTN as support staff and comrade. www.lynndeeves.com

Enjoy the experience of Inner Tapestry - Maine's Holistic Journal, is packed with Articles, Advertising, Directory of Resources, and Events that support alternative health, ... www.innertapestry.org/

Your guide to living green in southern Maine! Check out Nurture Through Nature's eco-cabin rental and custom retreat coupons available in the Sunrise Guide-The Coupon Book for Healthy and Sustainable Living. Published annually, look for the 2008 edition of the SunriseGuide at natural food stores, bookstores and other retail outlets. http://www.thesunriseguide.com/

Holistic Universal Healing offers a variety of courses, retreats and services, including Spinal Touch Therapy and Training (Painless Posture Correction, Dahn Yoga and Healing (Korean) and Shamanic Practices (training with many indigenous cultures)and Studies. We are concerned with helping those who are willing to release what no longer serves us on all levels: physically, emotionally and spiritually. http://www.holisticuniversalhealing.com/

Northern Forest Canoe Trail The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) links the waterways of New York, Vermont, Québec, New Hampshire and Maine. http://www.northernforestcanoetrail.org/

Maine Wilderness Guides Organization advocating for the preservation of remote woods and waters. http://www.mainewildernessguides.org/

This is the on-line home of Gaian Voices, a quarterly newsletter for people who love the Earth. The purpose of the newsletter, and this website, is to bring a bit of Gaian or Earth consciousness into your life. http://www.gaianvoices.com/

The Saco River Corridor Commission is committed to protect public health, safety and the quality of life for the State of Maine through the regulation of land and water uses, protection and conservation of the region's unique and exceptional natural resources and through the prevention of impacts caused by incompatible development. http://www.srcc-maine.org/. Jen is a commissioner for the SRCC representing Denmark, one of the 20 towns that runs along the Saco's course.

Eco-philosopher Joanna Macy, Ph.D., is a scholar of Buddhism, general systems theory, and deep ecology. She is also a leading voice in movements for peace, justice, and a safe environment. A moving influence in spirit and presence for Jen's teaching and learning... http://www.joannamacy.net/

For information on biodiesel and alternative fuels http://biodieselamerica.org

Is your carbon footprint in shape? Estimate your household carbon dioxide emissions and see how different lifestyle choices can affect the size of your carbon footprint at Beyond PetroleumR: bp.com/carbonfootprint

From California's http://driveclean.ca.gov website, read about the latest technology in cleaner gas cars currently only available in New England and in California. See the variety of cars now available as Partial Zero Emissions Vehicles (PZEV). I just took the stand and the leap to get a 2007 PZEV Subaru Forester. Her name is Zoey. It was almost ZEVy but Zoey felt right.

Subaru is taking the lead in car manufacturing by being an environmental leader. Go to http://www.subaru.com/Why Subaru to see their initiatives and awards.

US EPA green vehicle guide: http://www.epa.gov/emissweb/

US EPA site to see how to buy your electricity to power your home or business that is sourced from renewables, aka green power. http://www.epa.gov/greenpower/locator/index.htm NTN has been selected to be an EPA Green Power Partner!

The Maine Green Power Connection helps you understand and buy green power in Maine. http://www.mainegreenpower.org/

Kids with Cameras is a non-profit organization that teaches the art of photography to marginalized children in communities around the world. See the incredible documentary Born Into Brothels. http://www.kids-with-cameras.org/home/

Maine's fall foliage information website www.mainefoliage.com

Few individuals have had as much impact on American history as has Alice Paul. Her life symbolizes the long struggle for justice in the United States and around the world. Her vision was the ordinary notion that women and men should be equal partners in society. http://www.alicepaul.org/ See the HBO movie to get a glimpse of Alice's incredible courage: http://iron-jawed-angels.com/

To make travel arrangements with NTN a green travel agency, Earthroutes http://www.earthroutes.net/

Local favorite artisan woodworker. Great teacher, artist and person Eve Abreu, owner of Maine Rustic, http://www.mainerustic.com/

Earth Charter Action is the product of a unique, decade-long process of global consensus building, widely endorsed by people and organizations throughout the world as a statement of common vision, values, and ethical principles for creating a sustainable future. http://www.earthcharterinaction.org/

Women Unlimited improves the economic well-being of Maine women, minorities, and displaced workers by providing access to and support in trade, technical, and transportation careers. FMI: www.womenunlimited.org

Master teacher and Guide, a mentor of Jen's, Ray Reitze http://www.oldturtle.org/

Leave No Trace: outdoor ethics to preserve wild places http://www.sierrawilderness.com/lnt.html

Appalachian Mountain Club: http://www.mountwashington.com/

Thich Nhat Hanh: Vietnamese Buddhist monk, poet, scholar, & peace activist http://www.plumvillage.org/

Don Miguel Ruiz, author of The Four Agreements, A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom http://www.miguelruiz.com/

Sandra Steingraber, Author of Living Downstream, A Scientist's Personal Investigation of Cancer and the Environment, http://www.steingraber.com/

Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, sponsor of Common Ground Country Fair http://www.mofga.org/

Maine Chefs Specialty Sauces, favorite pick for condiments. I love a good condiment! Support a small Maine business and treat yourself to an unparalleled specialty sauce...yum! http://www.mainechefs.com/

MoveOn.org working to make effective citizen participation by building electronic advocacy groups. http://www.moveon.org

Americans Who Tell the Truth~an artist's representation of great Americans who spoke the truth by combining their images with their words. http://www.americanswhotellthetruth.org/index.php

The Weston A. Price Foundation~for Wise Traditions in Food, Farming and Healing Arts http://www.westonaprice.org/

Eat Wild features comprehensive, up-to-date information about the benefits of choosing meat, eggs, and dairy products from pastured animals, http://www.eatwild.com/

GRACE (Global Resource Action Center for the Environment) works to end the destructive and dangerous practices of factory farming and to promote sustainable agriculture. Reform of the farming industry would mean significant gains for: health, food safety, economic justice, workers' rights, environmental integrity and animal rights. http://www.sustainabletable.org/getinvolved/takeaction/

Dr. Joseph Mercola, DO, information clearinghouse focused on treating and preventing underlying causes of ill health. http://mercola.com/forms/myvision.htm

Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance's overarching goal is to protect Utah's remaining nine million acres of wild desert lands - lands owned by the American public and administered on our behalf by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). http://www.suwa.org/

The Mission of Coastal Studies for Girls is to provide high school sophomores with an opportunity to excel in science and technology in a community defined by academic, experiential and inspirational learning through a semester long program. Coastal Studies for Girls http://www.coastalstudiesforgirls.org/

The Maine Primitive Gathering offers an opportunity to learn ancient traditions, primitive skills and sustainable living methods aimed to increase awareness and healing for all of creation, including the living earth. www.maineprimitivegathering.org

Lakes Environmental Association, a non-profit organization, protects the lakes of Western Maine in many ways, including providing comprehensive water testing for 37 lakes; leading the battle against milfoil; teaching children and adults about the importance of protecting watersheds, and offering technical assistance to landowners, contractors and municipalities. http://www.mainelakes.org/

Local Picks: Stone Mountain Arts Center is a beautiful timber frame music hall hosting national acts up close an personal, only 7 miles from our retreat lodging in lovely, Brownfield, Maine. Stay in one of our cabins and take in a great show for a complete getaway. http://www.stonemountainartscenter.com/ArtsCenter/index.html

The best darn canoe or kayak outfitter ever-Complete Paddler, Denmark, Maine-sales and rentals as well as accessories. Great people who stand by their products-Try before you Buy motto, http://www.completepaddler.com/

Noble House Bed & Breakfast, Our top pick for a local B&B. Rick & Julie Whelchel, Bridgton, Maine 1-888-237-4880, http://www.noblehousebb.com

Rufus Porter Museum~Rufus Porter, an artist and inventor who lived from 1792 - 1884 and spent his boyhood years in the Bridgton, Maine area, helped to create an American culture. Today he is recognized as an icon of American folk art and founder of the Scientfic American magazine. www.rufusportermuseum.org

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Portable Spa: Brand name spas and hot tubs direct to the public, fast shipping included. http://www.inventoryspas.com/

Stress Reduction Basics: The Most Complete Stress Reduction Guide Available Online
Yoga Video: BEST Life Media: Find Yoga Books, Yoga Audio and DVD for & Self-Improvement. A simple and effective yoga workout for people in multiple sclerosis. http://www.stressreductionbasics.com/

Luxury Sustainable Holidays & Holiday Accomodation in the UK: UK Luxury sustainable holidays from Natural Retreats. Luxury weekend & short break holiday accommodation in the heart of England's national parks. Sustainable, eco friendly accomodation with Stunning scenery. http://www.naturalretreats.com/locations.html

Gifts for New Mothers: MamaBabyBliss offers pampering and beauty treatments for mother and babies including holistic massage, baby massage and baby yoga. http://www.mamababybliss.com/shop.php

Strategic Planning: Learn about the benefits of strategic planning at CalTech. Strategic planning courses are available to CEO's, managers and executives from all industries. http://www.irc.caltech.edu/

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EcoBusinessLinks - Green Directory: The largest hand-picked green directory on the net: Find organic food, cheap solar energy (free daily updated solar panel price survey), sustainable architecture, organic cotton, a vegetarian date, sustainable investments, an organic farm, a sustainable community and much more... http://www.ecobusinesslinks.com/

Maps: Online maps of general interest. Maps of the world. http://www.justmaps.org/

Vacation rentals, bed and breakfast and self catering accommodation book direct with owner. http://www.iha.com/

Inspiration House~ Workshops, classes and retreats in Boston area. Deepen your everyday spiritual practices, expand your creative spirit, learn about classic spiritual teachings, and connect with a community of fellow explorers in this season of program offerings from Inspiration House. www.inspirationhouse.org

Natural eyesight improvement www.visionsofjoy.org

Womens Interests:
Womens resources and information on a variety of topics pertaining primarily to women. Information on womens rights, parenting, domestic abuse, feminism and more. Womencentral.net

Directory of woman business information and resources~ WomenBusinessDirectory.com

The Beyond Mind Healing Center: Healing Through the Practice of Self-Acceptance http://w3.ime.net/~bmhc/

Alternative Holistic & Chinese Therapies & Resources, Fitness and Anti aging - everything for your Body, Mind, and Spirit www.healthshaman.com

Jack Mountain Bushcraft teaches primitive and traditional skills and facilitates authentic outdoor experiences to help people reconnect with their ancestors and the Earth. http://www.jackmountainbushcraft.com

Maine Primitive Skills School provides and preserve ancient skills that promote awareness and sufficiency with an emphasis on individuals, communities, and environments in today's world. http://www.primitiveskills.com/

Whispy.com The best place to visit for Holistic health and healing retreats, cruises, travel destination vacations and more! Featuring outdoor adventure travel destinations in the US and around the world including retreats, camping, hiking, national parks, and other outdoor adventure vacation destinations. Cheap airline tickets, hotels, car rentals, cruises and vacations.

Gordons Guide Adventure & active travel vacations worldwide! Offering dude ranches, whitewater rafting, houseboat rentals, bicycle tours, mountain biking, fly fishing guides, fishing lodges, vacation rentals, resorts, and over 30 other adventure & active travel categories. http://www.gordonsguide.com/

International Yoga Directory Yoga directory listings sorted by Country. Your Guide to Yoga Centers, classes, teachers, certificates, programs, retreats, and Yoga Associations. http://www.self-realization.com/yoga_directory.htm

List of yoga studios and teachers around the country. Site also offers information on ashtanga and other styles of yoga practice. http://www.absolutelyashtanga.com/directory.html

The Women's Calendar is the largest listing of women's events covering every possible venue, topic or issue important to women. Women's Calendar is a superb networking tool for women. http://www.womenscalendar.org

British Columbia Camping~Direct contacts, descriptions, photos and maps for campisites, RV parks and camping in British Columbia, Canada. http://www.bc-camping.com

Travel Junkies - Travel Guide to the World: http://traveljunkies.com

Website packed with insight and information on how to increase your comfort and options as a solo/single traveler. http://www.solotravelportal.com

National Internet business directory that helps listed businesses and customers find each other http://www.uscity.net/

AlternativeMedicineDirectory~alternative medicine, health and healing directory. http://www.alternativemedicinedirectory.org

Marbella Spain hotel guide, hotel reservation hotels in Marbella Spain
Travel to Marbella Spain, best accommodation in Spain. http://www.granadahotel-site.com

A travel guide containing unique specialty interest tour packages and anything associated with specialty travel. http://www.infohub.com/

Menopause: Doctor recommended herbal alternatives provides top-quality natural herbal alternatives to prescription medication as well as some vitamin supplements. http://www.mdhealthline.com.

Credit Card Processing: First Data merchant processing allows you to go straight to the company that processes your card, allowing you to go direct rather than through a 3rd party like a bank that will overcharge you. http://www.gomsg.com/

Forex Training : Get your Forex training from professionals who teach all aspects of making money in this market, especially risk management. 7500+ pips in 2007. http://www.fxpipcapital.com/members/index.php

Dahn Yoga: Dahn Yoga recognizes that conventional western medicine often cannot provide satisfactory relief from many modern physical, mental/emotional and spiritual conditions. http://www.dahnyogany.com

IHA.com : Vacation rentals, bed and breakfast and self catering accommodation book direct with owner

Forest Circles is committed to helping people find their way back to their spiritual hearts. They provide programs which offer individuals an opportunity to reconnect with their bodies, their spiritual hearts, community and the Earth.

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